Rishi Roongta

Experience

Entrepreneur Impact Day

CEO & Co-Founder 2014 - Present (over 12 years)

Global mission to bring communities together where startups tackle a challenge for non-profits in one day and produce tactical output. Our inaugural event brought in over... more

Imagine1Day

Board Advisor 2014 - Present (over 12 years)

Founded by founder of Lululemon. Building schools and community leaders in Ethiopia.

Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship

Junior Board Member 2010 - Present (about 16 years)

Card & Ink

CEO & Co-Founder 2014 - 2015 (over 1 year)

Went from concept to product launch in 6 months deploying on-demand card printing kiosks in local coffee shops and corporate centers.

Pritzker Group

Vice President 2010 - 2014 (almost 4 years)

Led expansion to Los Angeles. I led all day-to-day efforts as only Pritzker VC on the ground full time. This included sourcing deals, diligence and analysis, building our... more

Bain & Company

Consultant 2006 - 2010 (about 4 years)

Inspire

Case team leader 2007 - 2009 (over 1 year)

Deloitte

Systems Analyst 2005 (about 1 month)

General Electric

Employee 2003 - 2005 (about 2 years)

Siemens

Technology Intern 2003 (about 1 month)

Employee

Bain & Company, General Electric, Deloitte, Siemens, Inspire, Card & Ink, Imagine1Day, Entrepreneur Impact Day, Pritzker Group, Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship

Projects

PassionBox LLC

Couple's date-night subscription box service

With Chris Marshall

Education

About

Achievements

Led expansion of Pritzker Group VC into Los Angeles. Developed strong network of entrepreneurs, VCs, Service Providers, and leaders to improve deal flow and access to startups for investment. Led all day to day efforts for our LA office.

Describe the most impressive thing you've done.

Skills

Business Development Call Center Consulting Executive Coaching Financial Modeling Sales Venture Capital Startups Business Operations People Management Networking Venture Fundraising Financial Modelling & Valuation Presentation Skills

Locations

Chicago Silicon Valley New York Los Angeles

Rishi Roongta

Founding team at Found Places. Founded Card&Ink. Previously VC with Pritzker Group and Consultant with Bain. Studied EE at UIUC.

Led expansion of Pritzker Group VC into Los Angeles. Developed strong network of entrepreneurs, VCs, Service Providers, and leaders to improve deal flow and access to startups for investment. Led all day to day efforts for our LA office.